From Worry to Wealth

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth , Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with veteran operator, investor, and turnaround specialist Frank Genovese for a no-fluff masterclass on how wealth is actually built—through grit, reps, and hard-earned experience. Frank traces his path from a lower middle-class childhood and “average student” label to the Marine Corps, then back to school where discipline...

In this episode of "From Worry to Wealth", Ben Lyons takes listeners on a personal journey through the books and ideas that shaped his mindset, philosophy, and path to financial independence. From working a minimum-wage job at 18 to building a life centered on intentional growth, Ben reflects on the timeless lessons that helped transform his psychological, financial, and overall “five se...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with Dr. Olufisayo “Fisayo” Arubuola, an internal medicine physician whose journey from Nigeria to building a thriving medical practice in Florida is a masterclass in resilience and intentional wealth-building. Dr. Facio shares how his family’s entrepreneurial roots and sacrifices for education shaped his mindset, why...

In this episode of "From Worry to Wealth", hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with veteran trial attorney Paul Bekman to unpack what real, durable success looks like—and how it’s built. Paul shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing and an adventurous childhood living overseas (including Korea in the late 1950s) to attending New York Military Academy—where he famously overlap...

In this inspiring episode of From Worry to Wealth , hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive into the origin and mission that fuels the Wealth Creators Institute’s work — helping everyday people unlock the mindset and strategies behind long-term wealth building. You’ll hear how this movement started, the core principles that set the Institute apart, and actionable insights you can begin using today to a...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive deep into one of the biggest financial transformations of the past two decades — the fall of traditional banks and the meteoric rise of private credit. They explore how regulatory changes, like the Dodd-Frank Act, led to massive consolidation in the banking sector and created fertile ground for private lenders, hedge funds...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth , hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink break down market cycles—what they are, why they happen, and how smart investors position for both the booms and the busts. Using real stories from 2008, COVID-era stimulus, tariffs, and even the crypto ad blitz, they show how to avoid herd mentality, read the “tells,” and buy value when fear is highest. You’ll learn why aware...

In this episode, Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with Michael Munn, founder of BiltRite, to unpack how he built and reinvented a thriving construction quality management and inspection business through multiple market cycles. Michael shares how he launched BiltRite in 2006—right before the housing crash—and survived by pivoting, innovating, and mastering process efficiency. He explains how he tur...

This week, Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with Jacksonville’s own Paige Covington —a realtor who turned a mattress-on-the-floor season into a multi-million-dollar career. Paige shares how she ignored the “get a safe 9-to-5” chorus, jumped into commission-only sales as a single mom, and built a reputation on responsiveness, relentless follow-up, and putting clients first. From her first listing (...

From Worry to Wealth: How We Built, Scaled, & Sold a Successful Company | Podcast Episode In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, Ben sits down with his business partner, Alex Fink, to dive deep into the journey of building, scaling, and ultimately selling a highly successful company. From their first unexpected (and hilarious) meeting in 2009 to navigating the challenges of the financial cri...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, Ben Lyons sits down with Alex Fink to share one of the most jaw-dropping financial mistakes of his life— and what he learned from it. They dive into the story of a seemingly foolproof investment deal that went horribly wrong, highlighting all the red flags and lessons along the way. From misplaced trust to an attorney's shocking confession, this episod...

In this episode, Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive into the story of "Heron," a remarkable real estate asset that Alex acquired in 2018. From the initial discovery and negotiation process to navigating tough decisions about renovation versus redevelopment, Alex shares the journey of transforming this unique waterfront property into a high-value investment. Discover the strategies behind ident...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth , hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with Henry Shuffler to explore his inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a dedicated investor and advocate for financial stability. Henry shares how a strong work ethic shaped his life, why staying out of debt during college was pivotal, and the strategies he used to build wealth through consistent 4...

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive deep into the world of leveraged finance, breaking down what it means and why it matters. While some financial voices advocate avoiding debt entirely, Ben and Alex explore how leveraging debt can be a powerful tool for creating wealth—if used wisely. From banks and insurance companies to auto lenders and consumer finance o...

Meet Jay Dackman, lawyer, business entrepreneur, real estate expert and investor. From doing lawn care for $5 an acre to graduating from University of Maryland Law School, to eventually making a name for himself in the Real Estate space, Jay is no stranger to hard work. Jay Dackman’s story will encourage you to work hard, find your passions, and hopefully inspire you to grow your financial self an...

Meet Steve Kester. As one of the largest investors in the LYNK Capital Mortgage Fund, Steve has utilized every aspect of the "Wealth Creation Formula" over the course of his career. Growing up in a blue-collar family environment, Steve was never a stranger to hard work. From delivering newspapers and pizzas, to attending Georgia Tech, graduating as an electrical engineer, to then move on...

In this episode of the "From Worry to Wealth Podcast", Ben Lyons and Alex Fink share answers to common questions they get asked when it comes to the understanding of generating wealth, discovering core competencies, and becoming more valuable.  Submit your questions for future episodes by email submission to info@wealthcreatorsusa.com Visit our website https://www.wealthcreatorsinstitute...

Meet Alex Fink. Born and raised in Virginia, Alex developed an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. During high school, Alex was focused on various endeavors, such as working his first job at Pizza Hut and finding other ways to make money in his spare time. After deciding that school wasn't the direction he wanted to go, Alex began working for an IT company, starting in the mailroom. Ov...

Ben Lyons grew up thinking money was evil, but when a trusted mentor helped him break that paradigm, he went on to establish multiple successful businesses during a +40-year career in lending, real estate, and financial services. Because he has often seen the vocational and financial knowledge neglected in the traditional education system, he is on a mission to leverage his experience in business...

In this episode of the "From Worry to Wealth" podcast, Ben and Alex discuss a crucial component of becoming wealthy, and that is the "Wealth Creation Formula". This formula illustrates the proven and undeniable process that every wealthy person has gone through in achieving wealth. From increasing investable income, to acquiring assets, and then utilizing leverage and time, the...

Welcome to the "From Worry to Wealth" Podcast.  From Wealth Creators USA, this podcast was created to help shatter the myths and mystique surrounding wealth creation. If you are in a stage of "Worry" and wanting to move towards "Wealth" this podcast is for you. Business partners and Co-Hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink have over 40+ years of experience in mortgage lending...